What charger types suit Southampton commercial sites?

For Southampton car parks and workplace sites: 7 kW AC Type 2 chargers (8–10 hour overnight dwell) suit commuter parking. 22 kW AC units suit shift workers or visitor charging with 2–4 hour dwell. 50–150 kW DC rapid chargers suit fleet depots and distribution centres requiring rapid turnaround. 150–350 kW DC suits HGV charging corridors near Southampton logistics estates.

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EV Charging Grants
in Southampton

Workplace charging schemes, fleet depot infrastructure, and solar-integrated EV charging for Southampton businesses. OZEV grants + Full Expensing + solar co-location. Site survey within one week.

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EV charging funding in Southampton

Four stacking funding mechanisms apply to most Southampton commercial EV charging projects in 2026.

OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme

Up to £14,000 per business

The WCS covers up to £350 per socket on up to 40 sockets — up to £14,000 per Southampton business site. Available to businesses, charities and public sector employers. The grant applies to both AC and DC chargers installed by OZEV-approved installers. Apply via DVSA portal before installation.

Fleet & Depot EVIG Grant

Up to 75% of installation costs

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant (EVIG) covers up to 75% of the cost of installing EV charge points at fleet depots, up to £15,000 per site. Ideal for Southampton logistics, distribution and commercial fleet operators with dedicated parking areas and multiple vehicles to charge overnight.

Full Expensing

100% first-year CT relief on hardware

EV charging infrastructure (charge points, cabling, groundworks) qualifies for Full Expensing — 100% deducted from corporation tax in Year 1. For a £80,000 depot charging installation, that's a £20,000 tax saving at 25% corporation tax. Applies to the full installed cost above any OZEV grant received.

Solar Integration

Free daytime EV charging

Pairing rooftop solar with EV charging on your Southampton site delivers near-zero marginal cost charging during daylight hours. Smart EV charge controllers (Ohme, Indra, MyEnergi) shift charging to solar peak periods automatically. Combined solar + EV qualifies for 0% VAT on both assets simultaneously.

Choosing the right charger for your Southampton site

Charger type	Output	Dwell time	Best for
7 kW AC (Type 2)	7 kW	8–10 hours	Commuter car parks, overnight dwell
22 kW AC (Type 2)	22 kW	2–4 hours	Shift workers, retail visitor parking
50–150 kW DC Rapid	50–150 kW	30–60 min	Fleet depots, van charging, multi-shift
150–350 kW DC HPC	150–350 kW	10–30 min	HGV charging, motorway-adjacent logistics

Why co-locate solar + EV charging in Southampton

Near-zero EV fuel costSolar generation during business hours covers the majority of daytime EV charging, reducing effective electricity cost per mile to 1–2p vs 5–8p from grid.

Single 0% VAT claimSolar PV + co-located EV infrastructure qualifies for a single 0% VAT claim under the energy-saving materials rules. 20% saving on combined project value.

Single UK Power Networks (UKPN) connectionCombining solar + EV + BESS in a single UK Power Networks (UKPN) G99 application reduces connection cost and lead time compared to three separate applications.

EV charging opportunities in Southampton

Port operations (ABP UK Port of Southampton — UK\'s largest cruise port and second-largest container port)

Automotive (Ford Transit Plant Southampton — historic; manufacturing wound down 2013 but supplier cluster persists)

Marine and superyacht (Sunseeker, Princess Yachts adjacent in Plymouth/Poole, but supply chain across Solent)

Higher education (University of Southampton, Solent University)

Aerospace (multiple specialist firms across Hampshire)

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EV Charging FAQ — Southampton

EV charging questions from Southampton businesses

What EV charging grants are available in Southampton?

Southampton businesses can access the OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme (up to £350/socket, 40 sockets = £14,000), the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant (up to 75% of depot installation costs), Full Expensing on hardware above any grant, and 0% VAT when co-located with solar PV.

How does solar + EV charging work in Southampton?

Co-located solar + EV in Southampton uses smart charge controllers to shift EV charging to solar generation hours. Typically increases solar self-consumption from 55–65% to 75–85% and cuts EV per-mile electricity cost to 1–2p vs 5–8p grid import.

What DNO connection does EV charging need in Southampton?

UK Power Networks (UKPN) handles EV charging connections in Southampton. Chargers above 3.68 kW need notification or formal G99 application. Fleet depot installations of 100+ kW need a G99 application. We manage all UK Power Networks (UKPN) applications end-to-end.

Can Southampton public sector organisations claim EV charging grants?

Yes. The OZEV WCS and EVIG grants apply to public sector bodies. NHS trusts, councils and universities in Southampton can also access Salix Finance loans to fund EV charging infrastructure alongside heat pump and solar projects.

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